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The Problem With Women's Clothing Sizes Goes Deeper Than You Think
2+ hour, 39+ min ago (525+ words) Every woman understands the frustration of female clothing sizing. It's a complaint made time and time again but not one that's ever been rectified. Sorting through clothing brands and the assortment of letters and numbers somehow meant to represent your…...
Feminist Themes in 'The Bride!"
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (1285+ words) Hannah is a staff writer for UCF Her Campus. She is a senior majoring in English Literature with a minor in Publishing and editing. She adores writing and finds her inspiration most often at the beach. Her hobbies include, making…...
Beyond The Label: What's Lurking In Your Menstrual Care Items?
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (435+ words) Hidden Dangers You Need To Know Let's get real. Periods are something most of us deal with once a month, for three to seven days, like clockwork. Whether you call it your flow, "that time of the month," or just…...
Good Feminists Don't Exclude Trans Women; How TERFs Hurt All Women
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (451+ words) According to The National Women's Law Center (NWLC), "Most TERFs came to their ideology via second-wave feminism that radicalized into the lie that trans people are a threat to women." Although it is framed as a feminist movement to protect…...
Capitalism, Feminism, And The Patriarchy: Why Your Bra Hates You
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1808+ words) Astrid Guzm'n is a current student at the University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras Campus, where she studies Political Science. Before transferring back home, she went to college in upstate New York, where she double majored in Political Studies and…...
Women Of Words: Things That Just Feel Feminist
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1157+ words) Sylvia is a contributing writer and editorial assistant at Her Campus at the University of Colorado Boulder with a passion for current events, music, and psychology. She is an English Literature major with a minor in Spanish. Outside of HCCU…...
Happy March: It's Time to be a Feminist
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (472+ words) This Women's History Month, I want to highlight the remarkable achievements that society has made as a whole, while also shining a light on the issues women are still facing on a national and global scale." Not only have women…...
A Feminist Future For All: Why Trans-Inclusive Activism Matters
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1248+ words) Sidra is Editor-In-Chief and a contributing writer for CU Boulder's chapter of Her Campus. She is a fourth-year student at CU Boulder, double majoring in Creative Writing and Women & Gender Studies, with a minor in International Affairs. At HCCU, Sidra…...
Empowerment Isn't One-Size-Fits-All: Why Mainstream Feminism Still Leaves Women Behind
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (312+ words) Trigger Warning: Mention of sexual violence." Feminism is having a moment. Again. It shows up in Instagram captions, on tote bags, and in corporate campaigns every March. We are told that empowerment looks like confidence, independence, and knowing your worth....
Top 7 Movie Makeovers Ranked By Feminist Value & Flop Potential
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (837+ words) Movie makeovers. The sacred cinematic ritual where a girl removes her glasses, shakes out her hair, and suddenly the world goes, Oh my God" a woman? ?? Groundbreaking. Revolutionary. Someone call the Nobel committee. But here's the thing. Beneath the mascara…...